The validity of a theoretically based typology of variables associated with dropping out was empirically tested through factor analysis of variables selected from previous dropout research. The dropout typology could be a valuable aid in guiding future research as well as alerting adult education practitioners to a range of factors that have…

Reviews traditional classification schemes for educational computing applications, and presents a new taxonomy based on the areas of knowledge dissemination, knowledge generation, and information management. (16 references) (CLB)

Michigan physicians (N=930) were asked whether they made nursing home visits and if not, why not. A typology was developed to differentiate among various physician types based on reasons given. Six physician types were found, each identified with a different policy lever that could be used to encourage them to treat nursing home patients. (Author)

Examined whether women who experienced sexual assault early in life (N=26) would be identifiable by the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). Results indicated four scales of the MMPI correctly classified 72.55 percent of the subjects. (Author/BL)

Harris and Lingoes' six psychopathic deviate subscales were assessed empirically for their convergent validity and for their utility to discriminate among male offenders on the two outcome measures of successful completion of sentences at a correctional halfway house and reincarceration at a one-year follow-up. Results provided varying degrees of…

Presents a framework of developmental tasks which focuses on growth over the life span. Tasks include competence, sex role identity, capacity for meaningful relationships, independence, personal purpose, integrity, and acceptance of the world. Limitations of the approach and implications for counselors are discussed. (JAC)

The article provides an overview of the McDermott Multidimensional Assessment of Children (M-MAC), a microcomputer system for integration and analysis of information from over 30 psychological and educational sources. M-MAC's classification functiions are introduced and reviewed. Special features for diagnostic practice, professional training, and…

An alternative descriptive approach to selecting good examples of a category for generalization learning was compared to the standard system (a seven-point rating scale). Results revealed that the descriptive procedure is a viable alternative for teachers. Suggestions are offered for instruction of generalized object categories. (CL)

By using a computer program to identify bacteria, students sharpen their analytical skills and gain familiarity with procedures used in laboratories outside the university. Although it is ideal for identifying a bacterium, the program can be adapted to many other disciplines. (Author)

Cluster analysis was used to group 251 deaf-blind persons (0-21 years old) according to 11 activity variables. Results indicated that meaningful educational training classification could be achieved using activity variables. The variables that discriminated best among the individuals were gross motor, language, leisure activities, and…

Two studies tested young children to determine whether their collections of geometric figures would have graphic properties. A majority of three-year-olds constructed graphic collections, whereas five- and seven-year-olds constructed predominantly nongraphic collections. Increasing the number of dimensions on which the stimuli varied did not have…

Surveys empirical literature pertaining to phobias of blood, injury, or illness (BII); defines BII phobia as selectively associated with vasovagal fainting response upon exposure to phobic stimuli. Presents clinical, demographic, and etiological information from 15 BII phobics and suggests that BII phobia warrants diagnostic category separate from…

Identifies four types of theory and their potential roles in communications for guiding teachers; delineates generic characteristics of theories and their implications for such communications; and suggests strategies for communicating theories in guides for practice. (MCG)

Examines memory for room-sized spatial arrangement in relation to spatial and classification operations. Sixty first-grade children were given two Piagetian spatial tasks and a two-dimensional point duplication problem. Results of multiple regression showed that Euclidean knowledge (measured by verticality) and age in months predicted memory for…

Assessment of pragmatic language skills in normal preschool children revealed high reliability in the use of a specially designed taxonomy; a decrease in the inappropriate responses used by children with an increase in age; and generally, inappropriate responses were confined to the same categories across age levels. (Author/CL)